Atomic number: 29 Atomic mass: 63.546 Protons:29 Electrons:29 Neutrons:34 Group: Metals Melting point: 1,085 C or 1,985 F State: Solid Density: 8.94 g/cm3 Metal Color of element: copper Who discovered element: unknown When was it discovered: About 9000 BC Where was it discovered: Unknown How was it discovered: Unknown Flammability: Zero Reaction with other things: Dissolves in nitric acid and Sulpuric acid, with Oxygen in read heat forms Cu2O. Facts
The Statue of Liberty is made from 179,000 pounds of copper. The average home contains 400 pounds of copper that is used for electrical wiring, pipes and appliances, While the average car has 50 pounds of copper. Copper tools will not cause sparks. The average person will use 1500 pounds of copper just to enjoy today's standard of living. Although the Dead Sea Scrolls have been known to be made with rare animal skins, one that was recovered contains copper
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Element Information
Atomic number: 29
Atomic mass: 63.546
Protons:29
Electrons:29
Neutrons:34
Group: Metals
Melting point: 1,085 C or 1,985 F
State: Solid
Density: 8.94 g/cm3
Metal
Color of element: copper
Who discovered element: unknown
When was it discovered: About 9000 BC
Where was it discovered: Unknown
How was it discovered: Unknown
Flammability: Zero
Reaction with other things: Dissolves in nitric acid and Sulpuric acid,
with Oxygen in read heat forms Cu2O.
Facts
The Statue of Liberty is made from 179,000 pounds of copper.
The average home contains 400 pounds of copper that is used for electrical wiring, pipes and appliances, While the average car has 50 pounds of copper.
Copper tools will not cause sparks.
The average person will use 1500 pounds of copper just to enjoy today's standard of living.
Although the Dead Sea Scrolls have been known to be made with rare animal skins, one that was recovered contains copper